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October 14, 2020

Schumacher Mission FT FWD chassis

The new Mission FT from Schumacher is an ideal introduction to the popular front wheel drive class. Based on the company’s fast, durable and race proven Mission platform, it features a forward motor position for maximum traction and fully adjustable suspension with alloy threaded shocks to handle the toughest carpet or asphalt tracks. The strong driveshafts can cope with the rigours of FWD class racing, even with powerful modified motors. Should you want try your hand at 4WD the Mission FT can easily be converted into a great handling 4WD touring car.

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September 30, 2020

Kev Lee joins Schumacher Racing

Schumacher Racing have announced that Kev Lee has joined their offroad team. Kev brings vast experience and great speed to the table, being a previous EFRA Euro’s A finalist, multiple BRCA National winner and regular top 10 performer. Kev will be seen at popular UK events including Worksop, Silverstone, BRCA Regionals and Nationals, all subject to COVID restrictions and he had the following to say.

I last raced for Schumacher in the late 90s and early 2000s and have fond memories of the team and cars of the time, so I’m really excited to return. The cars on offer at the moment are strong contenders in all classes, and with the continual development, from the factory and the team, I’m certain they will continue to be so. I’m looking forward to getting stuck in.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

August 20, 2020

Schumacher Storm ST 2WD stadium truck kit

Following a first teaser image, Schumacher have fully unveiled their all-new Storm ST 2WD stadium truck kit. The Storm ST is a fast and agile stadium truck developed from the Cougar Laydown buggy. It features a light weight, low centre of gravity design, for optimum performance on a wide range of track surfaces. Whether you race on high grip carpet, medium grip astro, or low grip dirt, the Storm ST is a winner. The Storm ST prototypes have already proven their capabilities with wins at the prestigious EOS. The knowledge and experience from Schumacher’s racing and engineering team has been applied to every detail of the Storm ST’s design to make a fast, easy to drive, and user friendly truck that will take drivers to the top of the podium.

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August 18, 2020

Schumacher tease Storm ST stadium truck

Schumacher have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming all-new Storm ST 1/10th 2WD stadium truck. The vehicle is understood to be based on their popular and successful Cougar 2WD buggy line however official details aren’t available at this time. We bring you more details as soon as they surface.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

August 6, 2020

Schumacher introduce new Shimizu V2 formula tyres

UK Shimizu distributors Schumacher have introduced their new Schumacher manufactured Shimizu 1/10th scale formula tyres. After many months of work and now built on the CRC wheel, these V2 spec pre-glued tyres are best suited to carpet racing. Available as one front tyre option in soft compound and two rear, medium and soft.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

July 31, 2020

Klinik RC Cat L1 Max Forward battery cradle system

Available now from Klinik RC is their new Max Forward battery cradle system for the Schumacher L1 and L1 Evo 4WD buggy. Designed and tested with top Schumacher factory driver Michal Orlowski, on-track back-to-back testing with Klinik RC’s standard forward battery cradle netted 0.1 to 0.2 quicker laps at the famous Titan RC raceway in Poland. Testers saw faster corner speed, more rotation mid corner and better jump and landing performance. The set works very well in all conditions and on all surfaces as the designers pushed the battery as far forward as possible, making the set the ticket on high-grip surfaces to squeeze that last tenth out of each lap and every corner. The set works with shorty batteries up to 24.5mm thick, including all LCG packs and it is CNC-milled from 3mm carbon fibre in-house at Klinik RC in the US. Included in the set come two carbon fibre battery cradles, 3x14mm screws, hold down rings as well as decals.

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July 21, 2020

Schumacher Mi7 aluminium spool/diff eccentric

Schumacher have introduced a new aluminium spool and differential eccentric for the Mi7 touring car that allows to adjust the height of the diff/spool to a new “high” position compared to the standard kit “low” position. The smart looking piece as normal is used to adjust the belt tension, as well as being able to fine tune the feeling of the car. Normally a higher front spool smooths the steering response compared to the standard low kit setting. A higher rear diff can give the car more drive out of the turns keeping it flatter whereas a low standard position normally gives a little more side bite. The eccentric features a black surface coating for wear and looks and it comes as pair.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

July 10, 2020

Aerox touring car droop gauge set

Schumacher have introduced the new Aerox droop gauge set for 1/10th scale touring cars. The set is a new universal way to take the confusion out of measuring droop across different chassis manufacturers. Droop is a measurement used to define the point at which the tyre leaves contact with the ground. It can be a very powerful tool to quickly change the behaviour of a car. Measuring droop to the axle centre is the most accurate way of doing so, as it eliminates any potential discrepancy in the symmetry of suspension components. This method is also the only correct way to quickly and easily compare droop across different cars, without the need to account for any differences in car design. Using the Aerox system is simple. Fasten the droop wheels on to one pair of axles. The chassis sits on the 10mm droop blocks. The droop gauge is used to measure to the lowest part of the droop wheel. The reading from the gauge is the distance from chassis underside to the centre of axle. Repeat for the other pair of axles. For easy storage and transportation, the M4 grub screw is inserted into the side of the droop gauge so that it protrudes equally out of both sides. This is then locked off with the M3 grub screw from the underside. The droop wheels then attach to the droop gauge via the M4 grub screw for safe storage. The tools are available as full set, as gauge blocks only and as gauge and disks set.

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